Mariela Sanchez
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MBA Concentration: Marketing & Consulting
Career Goals: Aspiring marketing leader for a company that serves the Latin America market or is a Latin American company.
Background: Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At 17, I moved to Ithaca, NY to obtain a B.S. in Operations Research, M. Eng in Engineering Management, both from Cornell University. Eight years of experience at American Express in New York and most recently Senior Manager in the Membership Rewards Marketing Analytics group. A desire to pursue new opportunities and change the direction of my career led me to UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School
What did you do for your Internship?
MBA Summer Associate at Bristol-Myer Squibb’s Market Research department
Why did you decide to go on exchange?
I decided to go abroad and study in Madrid, Spain at the Instituto de Empresa in order to improve my business Spanish and add some international experience to my curriculum. Most of my classes were in Spanish!
What does your Kenan-Flagler and Consortium Network mean to you?
The Kenan-Flagler and Consortium Networks mean a great deal to me. These networks include a group of talented professionals whom I can come to for advice and help on any career related issue. The networks are also extremely valuable now that I plan to head back into a new corporation where I’ll have these connections.
In three words, define who you are and why?
Dedicated
Expressive
Balanced
Commit myself to anything that I do. Express my way of thinking to those around me. Keep perspective everywhere and always.
What is an interesting personal fact that you would like to share?
I played the piano for 13 years! I love to dance!